"A song cycle composed by Orkun Ağır. He uses poems of Anatolian traditional poets and troubadours. Elements of Anatolian folk music and western music merged in a profound way"

I. Şu Yalan Dünyaya poem: Karacaoğlan (1606-1679)

II. Dertli Dolap poem: Yunus Emre (1238-1321)

III. Gel Gönül poem: Nesimi (17th century)

IV. Bu Suz-i Zulmetten poem: Erzurumlu Emrah (1775-1854)

V. Künc-i Melâmette Kaldım Garip poem: Gevherî (17th century)

VI. Uyandım Kuşların İnce Sesine poem: Veysel Şatıroğlu (1894-1973)

Takım (Ottoman Suite)

for flute, soprano, violin and violoncello

When I was studying Ottoman music, I decided that one day I would compose my own "Takım" in my own style. After many years I did it and I'm very lucky to be able to get it performed by such great musicians. Thanks to Lian van den Goorbergh, Cora van den Berg and Marlies Muijzers! Special thanks to soprano Rianne Wilbers for being a beautiful person and a very good friend, and of course for being a wonderful musician!